Datacenter Technician

Sharp Brains; Dammam; Remote; SAR 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A technology recruitment firm in Dammam is looking for an International Technical Recruiter to manage IT recruitment and hardware deployments. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in a Data Center environment with skills in optical fiber and network hardware maintenance. Responsibilities include installation, maintenance, and functional testing of network systems. This role offers a freelance contract with on-demand work.

Qualifications

• More than 3 years of experience in a Data Center environment.
• Skills in optical fiber, cabling, network switches, and hardware deployment.

Responsibilities

• Installation and maintenance of network hardware and optical systems.
• Support server and network teams with hardware deployment.
• Functional testing and failure analysis of hardware systems.

Skills

Optical fiber

Cabling

Network switches

Hardware deployment

Tools

DWDM

IPv4/IPv6

Optical Fiber (MPO)

VFL

OTDR

BERT

Job description

International Technical Recruiter at Sharp Brains || Headhunter || IT Recruitment || Network Solutions Recruiter || IT Support Sourcing

Role Type: On Demand Freelance Contractor

Experience Required: More than 3 years as Data Center

Responsibilities

• Installation and Maintenance Tasks
• Test and install cables/optics for new circuits, including copper, fiber, and power cables.
• Support for rack and stack operations; assist server and network teams with hardware deployment.
• Perform labeling, patching, and asset tagging as per SOPs.
• Follow procedural task lists and submit detailed reports.
• Functional testing and failure analysis of hardware systems.
• Execute planned maintenance and circuit migrations.
• Create and test RJ45 copper cables; reseating and swapping of cards and components.
• Break-Fix and Technical Support
• Cleaning and inspecting optical fibers (LC fiber scoping).
• Replace or install loopbacks and faulty optical cables.
• Replace or reseat line cards and faulty components; RMA handling and diagnostics.
• Reboot chassis, configure remote access and basic storage array settings.
• Assist in remote circuit testing using loop-back cables.
• Power cycling and complete hardware unit replacements.

Tools, Keywords & Technical Concepts

Note: The following are technologies and tasks referenced in the role.

• Technologies: DWDM, IPv4/IPv6, Optical Fiber (MPO), RJ45
• Fiber Tools: VFL, OPM, OTDR and BERT
• Technical Tasks: Cleaning, Loop-back, Line Card Replacements, BER Testing, Break-fix
• Systems: Remote Access Tools, Network Hardware, Storage Arrays
• Support Areas: SLA/KPI, RCA/CAR, Asset Management, Fault Diagnosis

Qualifications

Experience Required: More than 3 years in a Data Center environment. Skills and areas include optical fiber, cabling, network switches, and related hardware deployment and maintenance.